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Icons found in System Map menus.

Icon Description Context Notes
Planet has (thin) atmosphere / Base is on that kind of planet This icon in the corner of menu cell means the planet is only landable / installation is only reachable in a game with Odyssey expansion. Because landing on atmospheric planets is only possible in this game version.
Officially 'planet with tenuous atmosphere'.
landable planets Player can land their ship on these planets. Officially 'Landfall planet'.
Horizons 'Planetary ports' - large bases on planet surface Player docking permitted. Offers services.
Horizons 'Planetary settlements' - small bases on planet surface Player docking NOT permitted. Usually designated as trespass zone.
They exist as mission targets for Horizons expansion planet surface missions.
Made to be accessed in SRV.
Odyssey 'Planetary settlements' - small bases on planet surface Player docking permitted. Offers services.
Part of Odyssey expansion. But accessible in base game (resp. Horizons expansion).
Made for walking around and 'On foot' missions and activities.
Commonly has only one landing pad.